– Update: 3 juli 2016 –
If you have a MacBook / iMac without SSD, you can replace the old hard drive and put in an SSD drive. The difference is huge. Even 7 year old models will run fast and smooth. I replaced drives in my 2009 iMac, 2010 MacBook Pro and 2010 Air. No need to buy a new Mac!
Before you buy an SSD, first verify your Mac’s model number (click the Apple symbol at the left top, then “About this Mac > System Report”) and Google the right SSD drive for it. The new disk must have the same capacity or bigger, so if your old drive is 500GB you cannot use a 250Gb. Don’t forget to make a complete backup with Time Machine.
Then you’ll have to migrate or clone your old Mac to the new drive. You can do that in various ways. If you have an external enclosure in which you can put TWO drives, you can clone with a touch of a button. You won’t even need a computer or software. If you have an external enclosure for ONE drive, follow these steps:
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